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Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – April 2, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The Budget Repair Bill will result in a seismic shift in public sector labor law in Wisconsin. While much work will be required to implement the changes, employers need to address certain matters now.

Apr 02, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – March 28, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The Stafford Rosenbaum Environmental Law Blog is now available. The blog provides information on new and proposed laws affecting environmental law concerns in Wisconsin. Weekly previews are also posted to keep readers informed on administrative agency hearings and meetings on issues relating to environmental law.

Mar 28, 2014 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of March 24th, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Ten Stafford Rosenbaum's attorneys have been named by Wisconsin Super Lawyers® magazine as among the top attorneys in Wisconsin for 2013. Additionally, four Stafford Rosenbaum attorneys have been selected as 2013 Wisconsin Rising Stars.

Mar 22, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – March 20, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum is proud to announce that Associate Amy Collins has been named to the Order of the Coif. The Order of the Coif is an honorary group selected from those graduating law students with the highest grade points. It is limited to no more than ten percent of the class.

Mar 20, 2014 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of March 17, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP has named Marney I. Hoefer to partner and Amie B. Trupke to senior partner positions. Both attorneys practice in the firm’s Madison office.

Mar 16, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – March 13, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel lends its editorial support for 2013 Senate Bill 547, which is currently in front of the Legislature. Paul Kent, a partner at Stafford Rosenbaum, testified on the bill last week.

Mar 13, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – March 6, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Brian Butler, an attorney with Stafford Rosenbaum LLP, has been named a Leader in the Law by the Wisconsin Law Journal. The attorneys and judges selected were chosen based on a variety of criteria, including outstanding leadership, vision and legal expertise in Wisconsin’s legal community.

Mar 06, 2014 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of March 3, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is pleased to present our third client video testimonial, featuring L.F. George owner Charlie Folkman.

Mar 03, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – March 3, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

In the November 2012 issue of InBusiness magazine, Stafford Rosenbaum has been recognized in the top "Gold" category on the magazine's first annual "Best Companies to Work For" list. Companies on the list were evaluated with regard to the benefits they offer employees.

Mar 03, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – February 27, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum partner Meg Vergeront was recently elected Secretary/Treasurer of the State Bar's Labor and Employment Law Section Board.

Feb 27, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Dealership & Franchise Law

Going-Out-Of-Business Sale: Is The Label Accurate?

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The Best Lawyers in America© recognized 22 attorneys from Stafford Rosenbaum LLP in its 2015 edition. Regarded as a top reference guide to the legal profession, The Best Lawyers in America© has been published biennially since 1983.

Feb 24, 2014 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of February 24th, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay of Judge Lynn Adelman’s April 28th permanent injunction of the implementation of 2011 Wisconsin Act 23 (the “Act”), the so-called Voter ID law. In light of the Court’s action, the Government Accountability Board has advised that Wisconsin elections officials will be required to enforce the provisions of the law for the upcoming November elections.

Feb 23, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Employment & Labor Law

Legislation to Expand federal FMLA Proposed

By Stafford Rosenbaum

In honor of Stafford Rosenbaum’s 135th anniversary, Mayor Barrett of Milwaukee issued an official Proclamation naming Thursday, October 16, 2014 to be Stafford Rosenbaum Day throughout the City of Milwaukee.

Feb 20, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Employment & Labor Law

EEOC Challenges Standard Separation Agreement Terms as Unlawful

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2015 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms." Tier 1 rankings are determined through a firm's overall evaluation, which is derived from a combination of clients' impressive feedback, the high regard that lawyers in other firms have for the firm, in addition to the information provided through the Law Firm Survey.

Feb 20, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Environment and Land Use Law

Additional Phosphorus Compliance Option proposed in AB 680/ SB 547

By Stafford Rosenbaum

In honor of Stafford Rosenbaum’s 135th anniversary, Mayor Soglin of Madison has issued a Mayoral Proclamation naming Thursday, November 13, 2014 to be Stafford Rosenbaum Day throughout the City of Madison.

Feb 17, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo – February 13, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is pleased to announce the addition of nine well-established attorneys to the firm’s Madison office. Effective March 1, 2015, Robert G. Lee, H. Robert Kilkelly, Loren R. Paulson, Jeffrey W. Younger, Thomas H. Brush, Paul W. Schwarzenbart, Scott A. Seid, Robert O. Grulke and Jeffrey R. Schneider will be joining the firm. These attorneys bring with them a wealth of experience in diverse areas of the law including business, real estate, trusts and estates, employment, family, intellectual property and litigation.

Feb 13, 2014 in Blogs
Filed Under: Municipal Law

Wisconsin Municipal Law Memo: February 3, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP is pleased to announce the addition of seven well-established attorneys and paralegals to the firm’s Madison office. Effective July 1, 2014, Tom Solheim, Dave Billing, Jim Statz, and Laura Callan will be joining the firm as partners, Eileen Kelley will be joining as an associate, and Susan Tuohy and Cynthia Draeger will be joining as paralegals. The seven bring a wealth of experience in diverse areas of the law including business, trusts and estates, real estate, intellectual property, and litigation.

Feb 03, 2014 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of January 20th, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP attorneys Olivia M. Pietrantoni, an associate in the firm’s Madison office, and Johanna J. Allex, a partner in Madison, authored the Wisconsin Probate Q&A and Ancillary Probate Practice Note publications for Thomson Reuters.

Jan 19, 2014 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of January 13, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Stafford Rosenbaum LLP’s Director of Administration Lori Kanneberg Dorn, CLM has been appointed by State Bar of Wisconsin Chair-elect Jill Kastner to serve as the Chair of the State Bar’s Law Office Management Assistance Program (“LOMAP”) Advisory Committee. LOMAP provides information and support to attorneys related to law office management issues, including business planning, human resources, technology, facilities and operations management.

Jan 12, 2014 in Blogs

Environmental Week in Preview – Week of January 6, 2014

By Stafford Rosenbaum

Scott A. Seid has been elected to serve on the firm’s board of directors.

Jan 06, 2014 in Blogs
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